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‘Free room for rent,’ but there’s a catch: Undercover investigation exposes shelter-for-sex ads

‘Free room for rent,’ but there’s a catch: Undercover investigation exposes shelter-for-sex ads

An investigation by Marketplace has found that ads offering shelter in exchange for sex are not only easily found on popular rental sites, but many specifically target young women. We respond to more than a dozen ads, revealing the disturbing trend and confronting those involved.

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